In this two-part episode, we talk with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas, the authors of Dancing on Live Embers: Challenging Racism in Organizations. Tina and Barb highlight how to utilize and improve organizational assessments to measure anti-racism efforts in non-profit and anti-sexual violence organizations.   You can learn more about Tina and the book at tinalopes.com. Other works from Barb can be found through Between the Lines Publications.   Learn More: PA Centered: Dancing on Live Embers with Tina Lopes and Barb Thomas – Part 1/Episode 8 - https://pacentered.podbean.com/e/8/ Part ..read more

Join us this week as we speak with Representative Joanna McClinton, Democratic Leader of Pennsylvania’s State House. Representative McClinton has served as a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2015, representing the 191st State House District, which includes parts of Western and Southwestern Philadelphia, Yeadon, and Darby. Representative McClinton has worked as an attorney and policymaker for a decade. She’s a historic trailblazer, passionate advocate, and dedicated public servant. In 2015, Rep McClinton was the first woman ever to be elected from her district to the State ..read more

In this episode of History You Should Know, you will learn about 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on the bus six months before Rosa Parks would do the same. These actions contributed to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which has gone down in history as the first large-scale US demonstration against segregation.  ..read more

Join us this week as we speak with Representative Donna Bullock, a member of Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 195th Legislative District, which includes parts of North and West Philadelphia. Representative Bullock is an attorney, mother, wife, and a tireless public servant, who is committed to supporting working families through legislative initiatives that fund public education, create jobs, and build healthy, sustainable communities. She is an advocate for equal pay, an increased minimum wage, clean energy and environmental justice, quality public schools and pre-k educ ..read more

This episode we are joined by the Women’s Resource Center to learn about a project they did looking at the state of teen dating violence (TDV) policies in public school districts. Listen now to learn how you can utilize the scorecard they created to improve TDV policies in your own schools!   Learn More: The State of Dating Violence Policies in Public Schools Districts in PA’s Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties Report Summary Women’s Resource Center PA Department of Education - Model Dating Violence Policy Futures Without Violence - A School Policy to Increase Student Safety Break the ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by three experts who share with us the role of Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) and debunk some myths about what a child medical exam is actually like. We also discuss the importance of collaboration between rape crisis centers and CACs, and how this process can benefit child survivors and their families. To report suspected child abuse in PA, call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313. Learn More: Children's Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Center Locations Delaware County Victim Assistance Center Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) model About ..read more

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by members of the State Leadership Team (SLT) to learn more about the Pennsylvania Prevention State Action Plan. The SLT is a multi-disciplinary action team that works to prevent intimate partner violence across the Commonwealth.   Learn more: PCADV Prevention State Action Plan PCADV's Prevention Statewide Leadership Team Releases Bold Five-Year State Action Plan for Preventing Domestic Violence in Pennsylvania  State Action Planning and Coalition Building to Prevent Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence  Domestic Violence Center o ..read more

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by Gina McGrath, CEO and Founder of Consent Culture Initiative (CCI). Gina shares with us how CCI empowers folks to create cultures of consent, respect, and accountability -- and how you can get involved with their Consent Action Team!   Learn more: Consent Culture Initiative, prevention education and harm reduction  Join the Consent Action Team  Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Detoxing our Movement by Loretta J. Ross Episode 2: Uprooting Racism with Paul Kivel and Loretta J. Ross  How to Support Harm Doers in Being Accou ..read more

Episode Description: This episode we are joined by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP) to learn how they help people access medical assistance. PHLP is a statewide, nonprofit legal organization devoted to helping low-income folks, people with disabilities, the immigrant community, and survivors of crime gain access to public health coverage and services.   Learn more: Pennsylvania Health Law Project Call the Helpline (1-800-274-3258) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Email PHLP at staff@phlp.org Webinar Recording ..read more